[lost]

This last week has been a blur... and I had to find an escape.  Thank goodness for getting lost in blogging.  I'm doing a quick post to highlight some of the things still available at Collabor88 before the December edition begins on the 8th.

Feeling a bit lost, I really tried to lose myself in some music and blogging. My tune for this post was Clams Casino, "I'm God."

Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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my[bones]

/me peeks out from her hideaway...  It's been far to long! Seems every time I find a moment, something pulls me away.  So glad, that my dear friend Miaa Rebane was patient while we organized this shoot.  Really happy to spend some quality time with my bestie!  She's a styling phenom and really we have the most awesome time just hanging out.  It was fun to snap a few piccies while we were enjoying some spoils from the November round of Collabor88. 

Miaa shared a great tip for this post, the shop Little Bones has some great gifties for group members.  We're both wearing styles from the brand and in honor of the find, I'm sharing a little Tegan&Sara tuneage.

Be safe out there my little fashionistas! This month has some great finds, so shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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Model: Miaa Rebane
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[Venus]

Belleza Venus Mesh Body - Raw Image from Second Life (cropped/watermark only)

 Hey guys! Today is a big day, in case you haven't heard...the Belleza Venus Mesh Body was released!! I've had this body for a little while now and thought I could share some tips and tricks. Hope this answers a few questions for those not sure about mesh avatars and also I shared some insight into making it work best for your avatar.

WARNING: There is some pixel nudity that begins around the 6 minute mark.  It's full frontal for about 1 minute,  so I can show the push up breast option.  After that it continues with off/on bare breasts to show fitting clothing until  the nudity ends at the 11 minute mark.

If you want to see the HD version please check it out on screencast! 

This was my VERY first video, so please be kind.  I had a lot of fun putting it together and I'm totally open to doing more. If there is something I missed, let me know I'm happy to answer questions or even do a Part II.

Be safe out there my little fashionistas the sim at Belleza is jam packed but it's worth the wait!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[whispers]

In just a few short minutes the Fall edition of The Arcade will open it's doors.  There are so many inspirational finds! For this post, I really fell in love with the barn from Stockholm&Lima and this adorable bunny from Half-Deer. Can't wait to see everyone's Arcade piccies. Be sure to share yours in their flickr - HERE.

As The Arcade is moments away from opening, this post also serves as a reminder to snatch up the bargain goodies from the August edition of Collabor88.  The birthday celebration will end September 6th so they can prepare for the next round.

While I was writing the post I found myself listening to Passenger. The song 'Whisper' seemed so fitting today.

Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[mirrors]

It's BIRTHDAY time!! Collabor88 celebrates it's 3rd anniversary with a HUGE event featuring 80 different designers all collaborating under the mythological 'Odyssey' theme.  My birthday was Wednesday, so I was super excited to see all of the inspired creations and couldn't wait to finish up this blog post today!

The event runs the month of August, and you'll find great bargains starting at $88L.  There is a little something for everyone, from traditional styles to the more adventurous. I couldn't help but embrace the theme, and I hope you will too!

As always, I have a little music for you. It's nothing new but everyone needs a little JT in their lives, enjoy "Mirrors."

Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[stubborn] LOVE

Can you believe that July is almost gone?  Really this year has more than flown by!  Maybe it's all the fabulous shopping we keep getting.  I'm in love with the latest release from ISON, available exclusively at the mainstore.  Plus, today is the last day of Hair Fair 2014 and we've only a week or so left of Collabor88. Better get to it before the deals are gone!

Music is always a part of my creative process! Today I was listening to some fabulous mixes from the wonderful Lumineers to Flosstrasamus (I'll definitely have more from him later!). But for some reason,  "Stubborn Love" keeps playing in my head. Sing along with me..."Keep your head up....keep your LOVE!"

Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[drink]up

Are you loving this June edition of Collabor88?   The theme was very nautical, and very on-trend to real life.  This summer it seems everyone is rocking sailor tops, anchors and stripes.  I was able to get a bit of an over-dose with this month's theme!  

I did a little exploring while shooting this look and ended up on Neva River Sim. She's got a wonderful set up and it's perfect for photos.  

You have a little over a week left to nab your nautical goodies, before this round ends.  So be sure to hop over and shop til-you-drop!

One of the songs I've been singing all summer is "Rude" by Magic. Hope you enjoy it too!

Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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red [HOT]

With all the nostalgic goodness at this month's Collabor88, I couldn't wait to dive into a style I've always wanted to do... the classic Pin Up!  I usually try to rock a bit of whimsy in my look so the fun little cherries help me keep my cute quotient  while I rock out in the manly garage. Don't ask me anything about cars though, my job is  strictly to be the decoration!

I had to dive into a bit of rockabilly music to find some more inspiration for the post. Enjoy this classic tune, Red Hot.


Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[confetti]

Combat the mid-week blahs with some casual pattern clashing!  You can add a bit of playful edge to a colorful spring look by mixing stripes and florals. This way you can keep you look relaxed but still on trend.

As always a little tuneage! Today I've been listening to the Artic Monkeys on repeat, especially the super amazing "Do I Wanna Know?"  ENJOY!

Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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electric[Daisy]

The summer music festivals are just around the corner. Hopefully you were able to catch some of the amazing tunes from Coachella a few weeks ago. Or the thumping beats from Ultra Miami last month.  Electric Daisy Carnival will be coming soon to Las Vegas in June along with a slew of other great events this season.  Whatever the music scene, it doesn't matter. In the end, it's all about living in the moment and feeling the music.  Being free.

I found some inspiration in the bright color of LeeZu's latest release and thought I'd showcase my inner EDM diva.  Along with some great pieces from past Arcade items, another great SL event right around the corner. Of course, don't forget the clock is ticking down on the April edition of Collabor88.

NERVO is one of my fav EDM artists, so enjoy this amazing track..."Like Home"
 
Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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slow[Motion]

I feel as if everything is going in slow motion as the rest of the world speeds by. It seems like yesterday we just had the first whisper of spring, then suddenly the pretty blooms are disappearing as May is here already.  Maybe there is never enough time.

Speaking of time, the final days of the April round of Collabor88 are here. You have a couple of days left to pick up your favorite finds at some bargain prices before the new round begins May 8th.

Oh I picked up a really basic WACOM tablet last month and I've been practicing more with my drawing. It's really easy to use, just taking some time to master.  I picked mine up on Amazon, for just under $100. It's great for adding hair, and making more precise lines of highlight.  I still use my mouse to smooth/liquify.

My musical inspiration for this post comes from a new to me band, PHOX.  The song "Slow Motion" is a little piece of spring-time heaven.
 
Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[bang]

 If you are like me, your spare time is pretty rare.  So we have to take advantage when an opportunity arises. I had a few moments today, I hopped in world to enjoy some new finds and of course a little music. 

I was delighted with all the awesome from finds from this month's Collabor88 and Chapter Four with some excellent pieces from this round of TDR.  This post was definitely a hodge podge of newness with a couple of excellent items from the last Arcade.

As always, I'll share a little music for you to enjoy, it's been on repeat while I worked on this post.

Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[Pink] Winter

It's time to bundle up and enjoy the sweet beauty of Winter. With this month's events at Collabor88 and The Arcade, you'll be sitting pretty in all of the lovely offerings. After you are all shopped out, dress up and take a little adventure around our beautiful world and check out the amazing landscaping by our talented neighbors.

As always, I'll share a little music for you to enjoy, it's been on repeat while I worked on this post.

Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[Shoetopia '13]

SHOETOPIA 2013 opens to the public November 15, 2013. This event is guaranteed to make even the most reluctant shopper go crazy.  You'll be able to take a walk in the clouds while shopping in 'shoe heaven.'  Hope they will be accepting bad girls this year because shoes are my addiction and I'm ready to go on a binge!!

SHOETOPIA 2013, The long awaited return of the 'premiere shoe event' in Second Life is set to open on Friday, November 15th, 2013.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Contact: Anessa Stine

November 12, 2013 — Announced way back in January of this year, SHOETOPIA is the reincarnation of the most popular footwear event in Second Life, SHOE FAIR, which has been missing in action since June 2011. Now, almost 10 months since it was announced, SHOETOPIA 2013 is set to open on the 15th of this month with an ethereal build by Artist Rebeca Bashly, that promises to have you in Shoe Heaven! Excited designers and shoe lovers alike, have delighted at the promise of a 'New Kind of Shoe Fair', and the anticipation has been building steadily as opening day draws closer.

Conceived by long time Event Coordinators, Business Managers and Second Life Fashion Bloggers, Sophia Harlow and Anessa Stine, SHOETOPIA is their first collaborative effort combining a mutual love of fashion, respect for ingenuity and quality, and desire to create a memorable and special annual event to fill the void in the Second Life event calendar created when SHOE FAIR failed to take place in 2012. Says Sophia, "When the thought dawned on me that there needed to be a footwear event in Second Life again, there was only one person that I approached. Anessa has always been a 'Shoe Girl', and her creative vision was the perfect compliment to my detail oriented planning skills and excellent relationships with many SL Creators." Both Sophia and Anessa are thankful to the many volunteers who are dedicated to making this event a success.

Carrying on the tradition of it predecessor, SHOETOPIA has selected the charity organization Soles4Souls as its 'Sole' beneficiary. This is a charity that touches all shoe lovers, an organization that not only supports those in need domestically, in North America, but also those met with disaster around the world. Says Anessa, "An organization that puts shoes on the feet of underprivileged children so they can attend schools, allows domestic abuse victims to have a second chance at entering the workforce in style, creates jobs in the most needy of communities, and uses the slogan 'every shoe deserves a Second Life', it could not be a more worthy or appropriate organization to benefit from all of our efforts." The timing of SHOETOPIA could not be more advantageous to Soles4Souls, already hard at work preparing to assist those affected by the recent storms in the Philippines and Southeast Asia, each participating designer will be offering up an item that will see 100% of its proceeds go directly to Soles4Souls.

With more than 50 of Second Life's most talented footwear designers, and dozens of incredible contributing gacha designers, there will something for everyone on this stroll through the clouds. Major Sponsors; Slink, Gos Boutique, Just Design and LaRoo, and additional sponsors; ISON, KOSH, lassitude & ennui, House of London, KoiKoi, fri.day, sYs, House of Fox, Glam Affair, G Field, Valiant and ViveNine/Ryvolter, will all be releasing new items at SHOETOPIA, as will each and every one of the participants. Says Anessa, "The response from designers has been so positive, we are overwhelmed by the quality of the footwear at this event."

SHOETOPIA will be pleased to welcome all of you to visit our slice of 'Shoe Heaven' between November 15th and 30th of this year, in what promises to be the first of many 'Shoetopian' events to come!

Official Blog: http://slshoetopia.blogspot.ca/
Official Flickr Group: http://www.flickr.com/groups/shoetopia/

Soles4 Soles Official Site: http://soles4souls.org/

Contacts;
General Inquiries: Anessa Stine and Sophia Harlow
Blogger Manager: Katya Valeska
Gacha Coordinator: Eden Knoller
Team Members: Qopi Resident and Vixie Rayna
Builder: Rebeca Bashly

**Please note: The event is now completely full, and we are no longer accepting blogger applications.
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Stay tuned this week, I'll have some more great previews from Shoetopia 2013 !

Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shoetopia 2013!

Love, Vi

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[POP]

"Live fast. Die young. Bad girls do it well." M.I.A. might pull off the bad girl better, but I couldn't help throwing a little 'tude in my new outfit from DirtyMind.  Bad girls still rock pink, right?

Super quick post on a Wednesday!  I've had this punk inspired look in my closet for a month, just trying to find a little time to do it some justice. Be your own 'Bad Girl' with a dose of M.I.A.

Stay tuned this month, I'll have some great previews from Shoetopia 2013 starting  next week!

Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[Someone] else

Hello lovelies! It's been far too long since I've had a chance to blog.  Inspiration truly had left the building.  Thank you to the lovely Miaa Rebane for being my muse. I missed blogging and it really felt sad not finding inspiration. The look reflects how I felt like someone else.

Of course, I have a little tuneage for you today.  Please do not judge, but I'm in complete LOVE with Miley's new album Bangerz.  Someone Else is just perfection and it feels like ME right now. 

"I used to believe love conquers all
Cause that's what I felt when you held me
I thought you'd catch me if I fall
And fill me up when I'm empty"

Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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The [Surreal Life]

Designers United opens September 15th and I'm beyond excited to check out all the wonderful creations. I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek of the offering from Tee*fy! (Thank my Zuzu!)  It's surreal yet whimsical in such a beautiful way. It made me feel like a beautiful jellyfish floating through life, unaware that my floating tentacles may cause pain. They are truly surreal creatures and such a perfect inspiration for Tee*fy's Designer United item.

Hope you all will pop over to DU 5 when it opens. I'll be there will bells on ready to snatch up all the fabulous designer offerings.

As always, music is my inspiration a little retro Pixies! This had to be one of my fav tunes of the 90s! "I've kissed mermaids and road the El Nino...walked the sand with the crustaceans." Enjoy the Wave of Mutilation!

Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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Fuel[stop]

The September round of Collabor88 opens in just a few hours and I've got a little sneaky peek for you. Let's just say there is a ton of fall goodness just waiting to be scooped up.  I fell in love with the booties from Fri.day and the scalloped sweater from The Secret Store. So, I threw them on and headed over to the fabulously cool PLAAKA sim for some pictures.

Of course I had to mix it up with a few of my favorite finds from The Arcade. You have to love the sunglasses from Glow Studio and the amazing Candy skin from Glam Affair.  If you haven't nabbed up everything from the gachas, you still have 22 days. Someone should do a countdown of that too!

I can't believe how fast this year is rolling by, seems like it was only yesterday we were celebrating New Year's!  Feels good to be heading into Fall though, you can really feel the crispness in the air. You'll be see me diving into some more Fall looks soon.

Oh some tuneage for you lovelies! I randomly heard this song today, Problem by Natalia Kills (Remix). It's totally awesome. Makes you wanna be a bad girl! Enjoy!

Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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The Arcade [Roar]

Happy Labor Day Weekend! Here in the US, we get to enjoy a long and fabulous end of summer weekend.  It turned out perfectly for this year's Arcade. Since I will have off Monday,  I traveled down to the boardwalk to showcase some more finds!

Blogging for The Arcade for the past year has been a tremendous joy! It's an honor to be a part of such a fabulous event. Each round tops the last and that's not an easy task. Thank  you to all of the designers and the Arcade team who work so tirelessly to bring us all something special. Happy Birthday!
  

Gotta love the awesome boom box from The Secret Store! Flashback 80s style and fabulous.  It's blaring one of my new favorite tunes, ROAR, in honor of my rockin' Le Tigre top from Emery!

The Arcade opens September 1, 2013!  Be sure to LIKE The Arcade's Facebook Page for updates and join the group inworld. For the full Shopping Guide - Click HERE!

Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Gacha'ing!

Love, Vi

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The Arcade [Bunny]

Happy Birthday to The Arcade!  September 1st marks one full year of gacha fever in Second Life®. This round is phenomenal and I'm really excited to be able to share the scoop with you all. My intro post for this round is all about celebrating the fabulous history with a mix of finds from all of the events last year and exclusive previews of the upcoming edition.

Well I must say I fell head over heels in love with the bunny ears from Half Deer! The one I am wearing is the rare Origami from the September edition. The full collection is adorable but the rare ones are truly special. I really think they will be an inspiration in each of my posts for this round.

The Arcade opens September 1, 2013!  Be sure to LIKE The Arcade's Facebook Page for updates and join the group inworld. For the full Shopping Guide - Click HERE!

Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Gacha'ing!

Love, Vi

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